Meet the Steel Bands: London All Stars
London All Stars Steel Orchestra is an authentic, multi-award winning Steelband that stems from a diverse musical background.
London All Stars Steel Band
London All Stars Steel Orchestra is an authentic multi-award winning Steel Band founded by the late pan pioneer Frank "Mr. Steel Pan" Rollock.
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How was London All Stars founded?
London All Stars was founded by Mr. Frank Rollock (featured in the next slide) in 1974. As musical director, Rollock established a diverse musical background, with each of his seven children playing musical instruments.
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Frank "Mr. Steel Pan" Rollock
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London All Stars' History
The band has been invited to share their musical talent all over the world, performing in countries such as New Zealand (for the 1990 Commonwealth Games), Germany (for the Stamp festival), Holland, Malta, France, Hong Kong, Qatar, Italy, Israel and many more.
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Notable Achievements
The London All Stars enjoys a solid reputation as one of Britain’s leading Steel Bands, having received a multitude of awards.
In particular, they are proud to be known as the "J'ouvert Champions" for winning the annual BAS/NHC J'ouvert Bomb Competition eight times since 2004.
London All Stars Steel Orchestra (2016/2016) by London All Stars Steel OrchestraNotting Hill Carnival
Current Projects
London All Stars Steel Orchestra is currently delivering summer workshops with Brixton Based secondary school Evelyn Grace.
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Future Projects
London All Stars are planning a tribute performance to celebrate the life of Frank Rollock on the anniversary of his passing, April 20th 2022. Due to COVID-19 restrictions they were initially unable to plan anything outside of immediate family, so they hope the tribute may bring the pan community together in a fun, music-filled celebration of life.
Additionally, following the lifting of COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, London All Stars hopes to resume their steel pan lessons.
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Notable Band Members
Past members include the founder Frank "Mr. Steel Pan" Rollock and his wife, Theresa "Iron Lady" Rollock.
Present members include the band leader Phillip Rollock and Princess Rollock, PR and Marketing lead Shannon Walker, and Shanai Rollock, the youngest band member to start on tenor and play for Panorama at just eight years old!
London All Stars at the U.K. Panorama Competition (2002)
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London All Stars Steel Orchestra
If you've enjoyed getting to know London All Stars, be sure to follow them on their socials:
Facebook: @LdnAllStars
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